GMM
Gamboma
Congo
10,274 km
6,384 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
10,274 km
6,384 mi / 5,548 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Brazzaville
Heading
315°
northwest

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GMM YOW
Airport Name Gamboma Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code GMM YOW
ICAO Code FCOG CYOW
City Gamboma Ottawa
Country Congo Canada
Timezone Africa/Brazzaville America/Toronto
Elevation 1,509 ft 374 ft
Coordinates -1.830000, 15.890000 45.320000, -75.670000

Gamboma (GMM) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gamboma Airport (GMM) in Gamboma, Congo to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 10,274 kilometers (6,384 miles / 5,548 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Congo with Canada. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:37 in Gamboma, it's 15:37 in Ottawa. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,135 feet between the two airports. Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport sits lower than Gamboma Airport.

The return flight from Ottawa (YOW) to Gamboma (GMM) follows a heading of 90° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Gamboma Airport (GMM) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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